Vision

Research Vision

My research aims to generate quantitative evidence to anticipate and respond to emerging and re-emerging infectious disease outbreaks. I focus on climate-sensitive arboviral diseases, using epidemiological data, statistical inference, and mathematical modelling to understand transmission dynamics, quantify disease burden, and evaluate prevention strategies.

My long-term goal is to connect three fundamental questions: Where and when could outbreaks emerge? Who is most likely to be affected? Which interventions should be prioritised? Building on research on chikungunya, I aim to develop approaches that can be extended to other arboviral threats in both endemic and previously non-endemic settings.

Research Priorities

Outbreak emergence and transmission dynamics

Investigate how climate, vector suitability, pathogen introductions, and population immunity shape the risk, timing, and magnitude of infectious disease outbreaks.

Disease burden and population vulnerability

Estimate the short- and long-term health burden of infections, accounting for variation in exposure, age, underlying health conditions, and disease severity.

Vaccination and epidemic preparedness

Evaluate when, where, and whom to vaccinate, quantify vaccine benefits and risks, and identify evidence needed to inform surveillance and vaccine deployment decisions.